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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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